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What is cacheball: the alternative sport where the goals of the opponent are shouted
AR⚽ Sports2 hr. ago

What is cacheball: the alternative sport where the goals of the opponent are shouted

The article explains what cacheball is, an alternative sport originating from the Mataderos neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It describes the game as involving hitting a light ball with an open palm, with the term 'cache' derived from the action of a slap. The sport was created by students from a school in Pirelli, who presented it to the Argentine Commission of Alternative Sports (Codasports), which then formalized it. Cacheball became officially recognized around 2007 at the first Argentine Congress of Alternative Games. One unique rule, called 'tehuelche,' requires teams to celebrate both their own goals and those scored against them, with specific point values based on team reactions. Another rule, 'busca-saca,' allows any team to restart play if the ball goes out of bounds, promoting continuous engagement. The sport is played on standard-sized courts but is adaptable to various surfaces.

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What is cacheball: the alternative sport where the goals of the opponent are shouted

The article explains what cacheball is, an alternative sport originating from the Mataderos neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It describes the game as involving hitting a light ball with an open palm, with the term 'cache' derived from the action of a slap. The sport was created by students from a school in Pirelli, who presented it to the Argentine Commission of Alternative Sports (Codasports), which then formalized it. Cacheball became officially recognized around 2007 at the first Argentine Congress of Alternative Games. One unique rule, called 'tehuelche,' requires teams to celebrate both their own goals and those scored against them, with specific point values based on team reactions. Another rule, 'busca-saca,' allows any team to restart play if the ball goes out of bounds, promoting continuous engagement. The sport is played on standard-sized courts but is adaptable to various surfaces.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information about cacheball as a sports activity without overt ideological framing. It focuses on the history, rules, and development of the sport, using neutral language and quoting experts without apparent bias. There is no indication of political leaning or advocacy for any特定

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